Ulstein has signed a contract for delivering an offshore IMR/construction vessel of the Ulstein SX148 design to Eidesvik Offshore. The company won the contract due to close cooperation with Eidesvik Offshore and partner Subsea 7.
The ship is of the SX148 design, which can carry out highly advanced subsea work like inspection, maintenance and repair of oil installations on the sea bottom. Furthermore, the vessel can be used for clearing oil and gas wells and for well stimulation. The vessel will be employed on the North Sea.
Indoor Work Area
The moon pool is located centrally in the ship’s hangar, in an efficient layout providing a good and safe indoor work area on the main deck. The vessel is equipped with three ROVs: one for observation and two for operation. It also has an MHS (Module Handling System).
High Freeboard
Also onboard is a 100-tonne AHC (Active Heave Compensated) offshore crane. It will be used mainly for lifting/lowering heavy equipment from/to the sea bottom. The vessel has a high freeboard – which means the work deck is high above the waterline, providing added safety for the deck crew.
X-Bow Design
The vessel is able to carry out demanding operations under harsh weather conditions. The X-Bow hull line design reduces hull motion from high waves, making it easier to keep on operating.
Ice-Reinforced
Statoil’s stringent operational demands require that the vessel has a good back-up system for much of the equipment and systems onboard. The vessel is also ice-reinforced for arctic conditions.
Particulars
– Length: 106.5 metres
– Width: 24.5 metres
– Top Speed: 17 knots
– Accommodation: 90 crewmembers
– Operator: Statoil
– Completion: end of 2012
Picture: Designer´s illustration of the SX148 design for Eidesvik.
Source: https://www.ulsteingroup.com/Kunder/ulstein/cms66.nsf/pages/newslista.htm?open&disp_key=10B18D072AF0B38AC125783300758185[Ulstein Group]
